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OZ 8831

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOZ 8831
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 48,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,297 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front child seat fitted at time of test

Rear Inner both (r) tyres scrubbing inside shoulders

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,900 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,766 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,644 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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OZ 8831 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OZ 8831, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OZ 8831 registered?

OZ 8831 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is OZ 8831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OZ 8831 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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